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2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration MM08XMZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 100,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on. (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn smooth edges (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn smooth edges (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust corroded.
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear fog lamp adrift/damage.
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,244 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2024 20 Jun 20261 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,072 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,703 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,439 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Temp fuel cap fitted
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside outer sill panel damaged
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,051 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,256 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2019 20 Jun 202619 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,836 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018 20 Jun 20262 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Surface (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
1 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,729 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,260 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2015 20 Jun 20262 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,322 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2013 20 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,567 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 20 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
MM08XMZ was registered on 2008-07-29
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